Nearly 60 percent of voters in Elko County voted against the school board’s bond proposal. The school board had proposed taking out $150 million in general obligation bonds, and obviously the public did not agree with that proposal.
Voters in opposition to the bond proposal argued that the school board needs a greater level of oversight and financial transparency.
When school districts say they are not teaching critical race theory in elementary schools, they might technically be right. It probably will not appear on a curriculum outline anywhere. But ideas and concepts from CRT are being shared with students on a regular basis. For example, the California Teacher’s Association’s stance on social justice shows…
What part have teachers’ unions playing in pandemic-related school closings? That’s what Steven Malanga recently examined in his piece for City Journal. His findings are interesting, showing a direct correlation between strong union areas and strict COVID regulations and school closings. Will politicians take notice of the effect unions are having and open up more…
Are public schools for preparing students for college or life? Apparently parents and educators have two very different viewpoints on the fundamental question about the very purpose of an education. Which side are you on?
Florida’s new Parental Rights in Education legislation has been causing an uproar with the mainstream media. The “Don’t Say Gay” bill, as critics call it, prohibits public school teachers from teaching kindergarten to third graders about sexual orientation or gender identity. While the media is saying proponents of the bill are conspiracy theorist, Christopher Rufo…
For the first time since 2019, there’s a conservative on the Houston school board. In fact, there’s now two conservatives on the nine-member board. Houston ISD is the largest school district in the state and one of the largest in the country. The election shows once again how frustrated voters are with mask mandates and…
Finding the perfect school for your special needs child can be extra challenging. But your child should never have to settle for less in their education. This video by School Choice Week details 10 questions to ask to help you find the right fit for your family.
